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Hearing pidgin again after 40 years was gutpela algeta [very good] or namba wan. It brought back long forgotten memories of Papua New Guineans’ warmth and resilience. My pidgin was liklik tasol (a little only) but I soon recalled words such as apinun, [good afternoon], longlong [crazy] and kai kai [food]. After spending over […]

I’m often asked why did I write this book, how did i choose the contributors and what are the key themes in the book? Listen to this short video and find out more. Contributors in the book reveal that beyond the heartache and the mystery, death can teach us invaluable lessons about how we live […]

Here is some very encouraging feedback I’ve received about the book to date: 1. Dame Marie Bashir “It is an inspirational collection of reflections from some outstanding individuals from Australia and world wide. I shall be sharing these fine contributions with others who will derive much strength from these voices of wisdom.” 2. DIALOGUE Published […]

The Sydney book launch had a very different vibe from the London launch. There was a definite Aussie flavour there with Gomeroi man and contributor Peter Shine giving the Acknowledgment to Country and his band performing Peter’s chosen poem to music. Unique! As Linda Turton, Eremos colleague and friend wrote for the Eremos newsletter “despite the topic of […]